Bought ours about 2 weeks ago. My husband wanted an elliptical and I wanted a bike so thought this was pretty great. The first we ordered online and it had a crack so took that back and the next one also had a small crack. It still works fine. Academy did give us 15 percent back when I filled out a different review, which was nice because I never asked for money back or anything. I love that the machine isn't too bulky and you can go back and forth between elliptical and bike easily. I
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kimmik

10 months ago

Excellent for the price and easy on the knees

I am not sure what some are complaining about, I tried this out in the store 4 different occassions and it was sturdy, no noise, smooth, did not hurt my knees which I have had surgery on and felt stable. I am a big girl and my husband is a 6'2, 279 lb man and even he thought it was very nice for the price. I would recommend, it works everything!

This is the second 1215 rower I purchased in five years. The rower is great with the exception of Fitness Meter which has not worked on either rower. It would be useful if Stamina just added a functional timer instead of the non functional bells and whistle meter they have been using for five years. I would let a friend know the meter is non functional before they purchased the rower.

This review was originally posted to staminaproducts.com.

kwcZ

2 months ago

Relatively simple assembly, great cardio workout

We've had the rower for about a week, still trying to adjust it but I'm looking forward to a good regular workout.

This rower is good for home use. I typically use it 2-3 times per week for 20-30 minutes. Don't know how durable it would be under heavier use. After about a year and a half the chain twisted and kinked so that it would not stay on the sprocket and needed to be replaced. Chains need to be maintained and the design doesn't provide a way to expose the entire chain to properly clean and lubricate it without disassembling a large portion of the unit. The chain was either dirty or the lubricant had
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This review was originally posted to staminaproducts.com.

redhead

1 month ago

An excellent machine!

I did a lot of research before purchasing this rower online sight unseen but still worried that it might be too "cheap". After using it for several months now, I can't imagine how so many others could be so expensive. This is an excellent rower and a bargain compared to others on the market. It is sturdy and well made and delivers the advertised performance. I am very pleased with my purchase!

Flexible and safe for my hardwood floor as well as adaptable to space.

This review was originally posted to staminaproducts.com.

Miles T

1 year ago

Very Convenient

I moved from a house to an apartment and I own a Concept2 rowing machine. The apartment is carpeted and I needed a mat that I could fold out of the way when the rowing machine is folded up out of the way. This folding mat meets that criteria. It's much easier to put away than a mat that you have to roll up. It is well made and works well on carpet. I strongly recommend this as an equipment mat.

I bought this about a month ago and I use it each day. It has a smooth action with adjustable tension. I especially like the compact size. It doesn't take up much space. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Considering being a female and not working with this item before, it was not difficult to assemble! All the tools are included. This machine is not noisy. I have it set up on carpet and it is stable. When you stepping and holding the two bottom hand rests the other two long handles go back and forth and you feel it is going to hit you, but it won't. I bought his elliptical last month, so far no issues.

Use it under weight bench for dumbell workouts. It overlaps the equipment nicely and the microban is a nice touch. No oder, and it lays flat after a couple days. I also used it as a workout mat for a few days while it was flattening and it does a great job for that too. Held back the 5th star for price. Can get larger rubber mats at "ranch" supply store for less $$.

STW6460

4 months ago

Heavy Duty Rubber Mat

I actually bought this for a different use. I use it to cover my Work Bench Top because it has a butcher block surface that I don't want to scuff up when working on it.
So I tested out the different mats at Academy and found this is the most solid, dense & durable mat they sell. Yes its more expensive but I think its worth it. If I had a wood or tile floor that I wanted to protect from a heavy Treadmill or exercise Bike this would definitely protect your floor better than anything they have in
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It advertises to be waterproof & micro-ban protected which is an added benefit I think.
Definitely worth the extra bucks when protecting something more expensive!!!

I tried 4 different panel floors
Most were either cheap and ALL were too Hard to get down on ..
I have weights and cardio and by far this is perfect for both since I have tile underneath and thickness gives added cushion to tile floor underneath
If making a large area have trim one corner of the border piece edges to make it work in a straight line ( self evident to make it work since there are only 4 real corners
Only problem: new puppy likes to chew ends

cuzican

2 years ago

Need More

good enough for a standard home Gym. I need my store to get some more to finish room.

My husband bought 5 sets of this rubber mats for our floor for the sole purpose of protecting our son from falls. Our baby is 11 months and started walking last month. He's a busy wanderer inside the house and I've lost count of how many times he fell and stumbled. Thanks to these rubber mats from BCG! They saved my baby's head and body from possible injuries. I wrote this review to highly recommend this product to anyone who is in the same boat.

I received my Pro Form 14.0 MME as a Christmas gift and I absolutely love it! It's my favorite (total body) work out. The compact size & quietness allows you to position it in any convenient room, thus you are motivated to use it everyday (as I do) ~ while watching your favorite channels on television.

Ellipticals, Exercise Bikes and Rowing Machines

Exercise the heart while toning various parts of your body with a quality cardio machine from Academy Sports + Outdoors. Choose from a wide range of cardio machines, like ellipticals, exercise bikes and rowing machines, which make perfect additions to your home exercise equipment collection. Ellipticals provide an excellent combination of leg and arm exercises, ensuring you lose more calories and strengthen your muscles quickly. Exercise bikes allow for calorie loss without unnecessary stress to your joints. Rowing machines are the most intensive pieces of fitness equipment available, giving you a full-body workout rather than focusing solely on refining your upper body.

Steppers and Treadmills

Steppers and treadmills are perfect for fitness enthusiasts that want to make the most of their home gym equipment. Treadmills are workout equipment classics, allowing you to walk, jog and run for miles, all from the convenience of your home. Certain treadmills among our collection can read your pulse and chart your entire exercise regimen while you're on it, so it's easy to monitor your fitness progress or stay within your desired heart rate range. Steppers provide the same mileage as treadmills but with the addition of varying degrees of incline and resistance. The steeper you set your stepper, the more calories you burn as a result.